Associate Attorney, Atlanta

Safeguard Law Group

$90K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admitted to practice law in Georgia
  • Minimum 1 year relevant law firm experience
  • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong written and oral communication abilities
  • Uphold highest ethical standards and professional integrity
  • Interpersonal skills to collaborate across levels
  • Proficient in legal research, LexisNexis knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and supervise a diverse caseload in Georgia
  • Communicate with clients regarding their matters
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda
  • Engage with opposing parties to resolve or settle claims
  • Conduct legal research on contract law and consumer law
  • Travel for court appearances as required

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
  • Training and guidance provided
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K plan with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Supportive and intelligent team culture
Full Job Description
Associate Attorney, Atlanta

Application Deadline: 18 September 2026

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Atlanta Office

Compensation: $90,000 / year

Description

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Georgia The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm's headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm's clients in Georgia.
  • Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
  • Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
  • Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
  • While this role is hybrid, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
  • Must be currently admitted to practice law in Georgia
  • Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
  • Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
  • Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus


Benefits
  • Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
  • Training & Guidance
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • 401K Benefits with Employer Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • An incredible team of smart and supportive people!


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